I checked the Cricket wireless web site in my area and while it does say $40 for Unlimited connection, it also has "Throughput speed may be limited if usage adversely impacts our network, service levels or exceeds 5 GB per month. " further down the page. I'd read it as you can stay connected all you want, just don't transmit/receive more then 5 GB.
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I checked the Cricket wireless web site in my area and while it does say $40 for Unlimited connection, it also has "Throughput speed may be limited if usage adversely impacts our network, service levels or exceeds 5 GB per month. " further down the page. I'd read it as you can stay connected all you want, just don't transmit/receive more then 5 GB.